Summer is nearly here, and as all the beautiful wildflowers start blooming, we're getting more and more excited for music festival season! And in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, there's an array of music festivals to get soaked into. These gatherings are more than just concerts. They are a celebration of music, art, community, and the spirit of the DMV. Whether you're a fan of rock, jazz, electronic, bluegrass, or folk, there's a festival waiting for you in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

*Please note that this is a living list and will be updated as more music festivals are announced.

Music Festivals in Washington, D.C., This Summer:

Rhythm & Wine Festival

When: June 23, 2024
Where: The Bullpen at Half Street Fairgrounds
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DC Jazz Fest

When: August 30–September 1, 2024
Where: The Wharf
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Music Festivals in Maryland This Summer:

M3 Rock Fest

When: May 4–5, 2024
Where: Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia
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Maryland Deathfest (MDF)

When: May 22–26, 2024
Where: 545 N. High Street
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Capital Jazz Festival

When: June 7–9, 2024
Where: Columbia
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Reggae Rise Up Maryland

When: June 21–23, 2024
Where: Baltimore
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Annapolis Songwriters Festival

When: September 12–15, 2024
Where: Annapolis
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Music Festivals in Virginia This Summer:

Patriotic Festival

When: May 23–26, 2024
Where: Norfolk
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Point Break Festival

When: June 1–2, 2024
Where: Virginia Beach
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Wobble Coliseum

When: July 12–13, 2024
Where: Hampton
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Floydfest

When: July 24–28, 2024
Where: Floyd
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Jam Packed Festival

When: August 10, 2024
Where: Richmond
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Kristina Shriver
Director of Our Community Now. When not writing or reading, Kristina likes to dance like no one is watching and enjoys speaking in vague movie references/quotes, which only a select few in her circle truly understand. A huge nerd, she loves attending comic book conventions (in costume, of course!) and engaging in geek-fueled conversations with anyone who is willing to listen to her ramble. She also dedicates her spare time to supporting various mental health organizations.
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